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I'm in the process of remodeling my shop, which is one bay of a two car garage that is in the basement level of my house. I would like to do something different for storing my flammable and combustable liquids. My current method of storage is in their original metal containers on a shelf. I'm...

I need to get some different safety glasses. All of the ones I have give me a headache after about 15 minutes of use because they press in around my ears (my eyeglasses do the same thing sometimes but aren't as bad-I usually wear contacts). So, does anyone have a particular brand of safety...

My birthday is coming up, and lacking a pair of dividers, I thought I'd perhaps ask for a set. I'll probably ask for Starrett. That brings up two questions: 1) Toolmaker's, Fay, or Yankee? Toolmaker's are cheapest, and probably fit the price range best. 2) 3" or 6"? What size do you use the...

I've got some questions about HSS tool bit sharpening and abrasive stones. It's often mentioned that you should hone the edge of a tool bit after grinding them on a bench grinder. What do you use to do this, and exactly how do you do it? Which direction do you hone (up, down, both)? Do you lay...

Motivated by Kludge's post about asking questions, I thought I'd throw this one out there. I'm completely confused by abrasive hand stones. I'm sure it's a lot like files, in that once you've had some experience with them, it's easy. But, not having any real experience with them, I'm just...

I've heard of the expansive power of steam, and understand that utilizing it will make your engine more efficient. However, I don't understand what this expansive power really is. I've done some searches, and didn't find anywhere that explained it. What does the steam do that is different from...

I've been visiting Tony's machinery info site for years, but somehow never noticed his page on tips and tricks for lathe use. Seems like some good stuff in there: http://www.lathes.co.uk/page13.html Scott

I'm ordering a few things from Enco, and noticed that they had their import granite indicator stand on sale. I've always wondered what these could be used for. I can see an obvious use for QA applications, but does anyone actually use one in a home shop? This is the type I'm referring to: Scott

I've been lurking for a month or two now and thought I should say hello. I started out in this hobby when I purchased a minilathe about 6 years ago. I haven't built much since then, but have managed to read a lot, and move up to a Sheldon lathe. I'm currently working on moving my machine tools...